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New York Average Temperature vs US Forest Area

New York Average Temperature and US Forest Area correlate at r = +0.41 over 34 years (1990–2023), p = 0.016. With the time trend removed, r = -0.04. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.016) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.04). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.41
p-value
0.016
Years compared (n)
34 (1990–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.08 to 0.66
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.04

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